Cambridge City officials are gathering letters of support from the public by Oct. 25 as they apply for a grant to provide an outdoor performance venue. The venue and gathering space would be built behind the town’s fire station on West Maple Street, adjacent to Creitz Park. Top priorities include the performance stage, a dance […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Teens explore manufacturing careers
More than 300 Wayne County high school students are touring seven local manufacturers this month, possibly inspiring some of them to work in one soon. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County organized the Oct. 6 tours for Richmond, Northeastern, Lincoln and Hagerstown students at Madison-Kipp, Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Blue Buffalo, Transcendia, SugarCreek and Dot […]
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School board ready to play ball on McBride purchase
Richmond Community Schools board members informally support buying McBride Stadium, saying the purchase could benefit students as well as the community. After members asked questions of RCS officials at their Oct. 10 work session, they indicated interest in finalizing a purchase agreement with the City of Richmond and its parks department. RCS would need to […]
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Man, woman did not escape Carlos Road fire
Two people have been confirmed dead after an early Sunday evening fire in Wayne County. Wayne County Coroner Kevin Fouche said Monday that four people were inside the home in the 7400 block of Carlos Road in Greens Fork when the fire was reported, but only two escaped. Those who died were a man and […]
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October’s the ideal time to receive flu shots
No one enjoys being sick, local health officials say, as they roll out traditional flu shots and prepare to help residents avoid two other respiratory illnesses too in the coming weeks. Thanks to insurance coverage and state programs that Wayne County Health Department can tap to help the uninsured, no one should have to go […]
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Early voting begins inside county courthouse
Cambridge City, Milton and Richmond voters may begin casting their ballots Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the council and/or mayoral candidates who they believe will be effective in shaping their community’s future. Here are some tips about where to find information about candidates and the county’s polling places between now and Nov. 7. Where to learn […]
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’50 Over 50′ puts women in new light
Susanna Tanner began feeling invisible when she entered her early 50s. She decided to help other women in her age group and beyond feel visible through sharing their stories and finding new ways to present their images. The Richmond-based professional photographer began developing a series of portraits called the “50 Over 50 Project,” on display […]
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Would McBride Stadium purchase be home run or strikeout?
At least one Richmond Community Schools official believes if the district buys and renovates McBride Stadium, students, families, residents and even additional youth teams will come and enjoy the landmark. RCS Chief Operations Officer Karen Scalf presented a detailed plan to the school board at its Wednesday, Sept. 27 meeting about what she called an […]
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Centerville receiving accreditation, federal feedback
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is gaining a variety of feedback from national sources. CACS has received its federal accountability report cards for each of its four school buildings in 2022-2023. Although it varies by age group, the cards offer overall ratings for achievement and progress in academics, closing achievement gaps in English/language arts and math. They […]
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Teen center opens, tween club renovated
Teens have a new safe place where they can socialize, play games and study after school this fall. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County has announced the opening of The Club Teen Center, the West End Bank Charitable Foundation Professional Development & Training Center and renovations to the existing Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Boys […]